Flower Pot Protector for Outdoor/Indoor Planters

ABSTRACT

The Flower Pot Protector provides flowerpots protection from the harsh outdoor elements. It also provides a decorative esthetics whether being used indoors or outdoors. A disc is used and inserted into the underside of the fabric/vinyl covered pot eliminating moisture from entering into the cavity of the flowerpot. By covering the flowerpot and eliminating moisture from entering into the pot, minimal expansion of moisture keeps the pot from cracking and breaking during the freezing outdoor elements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of a covering assembly according to oneembodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the covering assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is an inside view of the covering assembly of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of a top portion according to one embodiment ofthe present invention;

Figure is a front view of a covering assembly according to one anotherembodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6 is a side view of the covering assembly of FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is an inside view of the covering assembly of FIG. 5; and

FIG. 8 is a front view of a covering assembly according to anotherembodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplatedmodes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. Thedescription is not to be taken in a limited sense, but is made merelyfor the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention,since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Various inventive features are described below that can each be usedindependently of one another or in combination with other features.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention generally provides acovering assembly for an outdoor planter pot. Embodiments of the presentinvention may resemble mushrooms and may be used in place ofunattractive plastic bags to protect planter pots from outdoor elements.

Embodiments of the present invention may comprise decorative waterproofplanter pot covers for indoor and outdoor use. Embodiments of the waterproof planter pot covers can be used on different styles and shapes ofplanter pots. Embodiments of the present invention can be used to shieldoutdoor planter pots from the outdoor seasonal elements. Embodiments ofthe present invention may comprise decorative planter pot covers thatcan be useful

A covering assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the presentinvention is shown in FIGS. 1-3 and 5-8. The covering assembly 10 mayinclude a top portion 12, a skirt portion 14, and a closure mechanism16.

For some embodiments, the top portion 12 may comprise two layers ofwaterproof fabric and may be circular in shape. For some embodiments,the top portion 12 may comprise other shapes, such as squares,rectangles and ovals. The shape of the top portion 12 may vary and maydepend on the shape of the planter pot.

The top portion 12 may have an opening 18 positioned on the bottomlayer, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7. The opening 18 may be configured to toreceive a support member 20. For some embodiments, the opening 18 mayinclude a hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro. For some embodiments,the support member 20 may comprise a plastic circular structure sized tofit on the rim of a planter pot (not shown). For some embodiments, thesupport member 20 may have a diameter between about 6 inches and about72 inches. For some embodiments, the support member 20 may compriseother shapes, such as squares, rectangles and ovals. The support member20 may be inserted into the opening 18 and may be designed to hold thetop portion 12 of the covering assembly 10 on top of the planter pot.

The skirt portion 14 may be attached to the top portion 12. For someembodiments, the skirt portion 14 may be sewn to the top portion 12. Theskirt portion 14 may comprise water proof fabric. The skirt portion 14may be configured to hang down from the top portion 12 and may bedesigned to cover the sides of the planter pot. For some embodiments,the skirt portion 14 may have a length between about 6 inches and about72 inches. The skirt portion 14 may include a slit 22 for ease of use.

The closure mechanism 16 be in contact with the skirt portion 14 and maybe designed to maintain the slit 22 in a closed position during use. Theclosure mechanism 16 may be designed to releasable close at least aportion of the slit 22. For some embodiments, the closure mechanism 16may comprise a hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro. For someembodiments, the closure mechanism 16 may include zippers, buttons orties.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing related toexemplary embodiments of the invention and the modifications may be madewithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as setforth in the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A covering assembly comprising: a top portionhaving a support member; a skirt portion having a slit, said skirtportion attached to and configured to hang down from said top portion;and a closure mechanism in contact with said skirt portion and designedto releasable close at least a portion of said slit.